GK MoT & Tachograph Centre Ltd

27/08/2026

Happy birthday to the one who made all this possible. As a treat you can have today off.
Happy birthday Graham.

05/08/2026

GK MoT & Tachograph Centre are part of the Castrol Service network which means you can trust us to look after your vehicle. We’re passionate about providing our customers with the best levels of service, whether that be a new set of tyres, an MOT, air conditioning, or even just some general maintenance. If you’d like more information, visit our website https://gkmotandtacho.co.uk/

27/07/2026

❤️ Cound CC Chairman’s Day – Supporting the British Heart Foundation ❤️

Join us on Sunday 30th August for a fantastic day of cricket, fundraising and community as we come together to support the British Heart Foundation.

🏏 On the day:
• 8-a-side knockout tournament
• Ladies softball match
• Juniors match

🎉 Plus:
• Bar & BBQ running all day
• BHF charity raffle
• Bat raffle
• CPR demonstration from the British Heart Foundation

📍 Cound Cricket Club
⏰ Matches begin from 10:00am

Whether you’re playing, supporting or just popping by for some food and a drink, we’d love to see you there. Every raffle ticket and donation helps support the incredible work of the British Heart Foundation.

For raffle tickets, donations or more information, please contact Kenny on 07737 968865.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible! ❤️🏏

10/07/2026

***ATTENTION***

We are currently experiencing an issue with our email system. We apologise for any delay in responding to any emails.

26/06/2026

Due to the ongoing extreme temperature and humidity we will be closing today at 1pm. Again we have not taken this decision lightly however it is in the best interests for staff and customers.

25/06/2026

Due to the extreme heat we are experiencing (47oC in the workshop today) we have taken the hard decision to close as of 3pm today. We will be open at 0800 tomorrow morning as usual. Please remember to stay safe and hydrated.

01/06/2026

Well someone deserves a medal. Nicki has been with us for a full 10 yes 10 years today. Well done for putting up with us. You really have made our business run smoother. Thanks for the last 10 and here’s to many more. Nicki Puttock

29/05/2026

Very important Notice
From 1st JULY 2026, light goods vehicles (LGV) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for INTERNATIONAL journeys between the UK and EU for hire and reward must have a smart tachograph 2 fitted.
If you’re being paid to drive a LGV over 2.5 tonnes between the EU and UK on and after this date, it will need to have a tachograph fitted and you will need to comply with the assimilated drivers’ hours rules to remain compliant.
Does this apply to your vehicle?
A vehicle, or vehicle and trailer combination, doesn’t need a smart tachograph 2 fitted if: it’s being used on an international journey for the driver or operator’s own account and driving does not constitute the driver’s main activity, or it weighs over 2.5 tonnes and less than 3.5 tonnes and is operating only within the UK
Simple version:
🚚 New Rule (from 1 July 2026)
▪️LGVs (vans) over 2.5 tonnes on UK–EU journeys
▪️Used for hire & reward (paid work)
▪️Must have a Smart Tachograph 2
▪️Drivers must follow drivers’ hours rules
🚛 Vehicles affected
▪️Vans 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes
▪️Doing international UK ↔ EU trips
▪️Carrying horses for customers (not your own)
❌ Exemptions
▪️UK-only driving
▪️Carrying your own horses (own account)

▪️Driving is not your main job
⚙️ What to do if you need to have one fitted.
▪️Call or email us to discuss your options
▪️Book a Smart Tachograph 2 installation
▪️Allow 4–6 weeks lead time
⚠️ Why it matters
▪️Part of UK–EU regulations (TCA & EU Mobility Package)
▪️Non-compliance = fines / travel disruption

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

And they say the youth of today aren’t interested in getting their hands dirty and learning a trade. Here we can see Stephen showing our apprentice Harrison and our two work experience placements Tyler and Brandon how to replace handbrake shoes, brake discs and brake pads on this 2023 Mercedes Vito after a rag managed to wrap its self around the prop causing the pinion seal to fail and in turn spraying the whole rear axle and near side brakes with gear oil.

From a business perspective there is nothing that we like more than to see a 23 year old showing the three 18 year olds how we do the job correctly.

Well done Stephen, great to see you passing on your passion.

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